Current Camps Available:

• Baseball
• Softball Academy and Winter Camp
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Girls Basketball
• Boys Basketball
• Football
• Children's Lifetime Sports Academy

MSSU Fall Baseball Showcase
Date: September 19 (Sept. 20 rain day)
Location: Joe Becker Stadium
Cost: Pre-Registration $50/ Day of Registration $60
-credit cards accepted
-call baseball office for showcase reservations
  
MSSU Baseball Fall Hitting Camp
Date: November 8, 15, 22 & December 6th (registration includes each of these dates)
Location: Young Gymnasium
Time: 9-12 yrs old will go from 4-5:30 on each of the before mentioned dates
        13-18 yrs old will go from 5:30-7:00 on each of the before mentioned dates
Cost: $120, includes four days of instructional hitting
*Limit of 20 athletes per age group* 
 
MSSU Baseball Winter Intensive Hitting Camp
Date: January 3rd & January 10th (registration includes each of these dates)
Location: Young Gymnasium
Time: 4:00-6:00
Cost: $75 which includes both hitting sessions
  
MSSU Baseball Winter Intensive Pitching & Catching Camp
Date: January 17th & January 24th (registration includes each of these dates)
Location: Young Gymnasium
Time: 4:00-5:30
Cost: $50 which includes both sessions
  
Lion Way Spring Training Camp
Date: Pending
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Cost: $30

Please call 417-625-9312 or email darnell-b@mssu.edu to reserve your spot
Credit Cards Will Be Accepted!

MSSU Volleyball Camps -

All MSSU Volleyball Camp information can be found by accessing this site:
http://www.mssuvolleyballcamps.com/index.cfm

For more information, please contact Chris Willis at (417) 625-9705 or by
email at willis-c@mssu.edu.

High School Girls Soccer Mini Camp
July 31-August 2, 2009

Players attending this camp will have the opportunity to play in a college type environment with focus on speed of play and competitive games. This camp is for the committed high level player that would like to be challenged and play against other competitive HS athletes.

$150 - Resident/$110 - Commuter

Click here for the Camp Brochure | Click here for camp website

For More Information...Contact Assistant Coach Alese Woolard at 417-659-4458 or at woolard-a@mssu.edu

Little Lion Camp (Kindergarten-4th Grade)
Check-in: Monday, June 7, 9 a.m.
Check-out: Wednesday, June 9, 12 p.m.
Cost: $40

Young Players Camp (5th-8th Grades)
Check-in: Thursday, June 10, 1-2:30 p.m.
Check-out: Saturday, June 12, 5 p.m.
Costs
Resident: $230, Commuter: $180

Shooting Camp (4th-12th Grades)
Check-in: Monday, June 21, 8:30 a.m.
Check-out: Monday, June 21, 3 p.m.
Cost: $80

High School Day Camp (9th-12th Grades)
Check-in: Sunday, June 27, 12 p.m.
Check-out: Sunday, June 27, 8 p.m.
Costs
Resident: $50 (for those staying for team camp), Commuter: $40

Team Camp (JV and Varsity Teams)
Check-in: Monday, June 28, 8:30-10 a.m.
Check-out: Wednesday, June 30, 6-8 p.m.
Costs
Resident: $150
Commuter: $100

Each camp will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Application, a COPY of physical, and payment in full are required two weeks prior to camp. Any cancellation two weeks prior to camp will be refunded, less a $25 handling fee. After the two-week period, refunds will be given for medical reasons only.

For more information, please call: 417-625-9753 or email hubbard-r@mssu.edu.
A PDF version of the camp brochure will be available soon.

The camp includes 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games as well as individual contests in shooting, dribbling and free throws. Campers will be taught the importance of teamwork, defense and execution in a healthy, fundamental and fun environment.

The camp will be held in Missouri Southern's 3,200-seat, air-conditioned facility -- the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center as well as Robert Ellis Young Gym. Overnight campers will stay in dorms on campus and meals for the overnight campers will be provided on campus.

Here's an overview of the 2009 camps:

Grades 6-9 Shooting Camp - June 16 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

Grades 9-12 Shooting Camp - June 18 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

Junior High Shootout - June 16-17 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

High School Shootout - June 18-19 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

Grade 1-6 Day Camp - July 13-16 ... Cost: $145 per camper
Camp runs Monday-Thursday. Monday through Wednesday session is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday session dismisses at 12 noon. Campers are to bring their own sack lunches - camp provides a soft drink. Cost of the camp covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance.

Grade 10-12 Individual Camp - July 13-15... Cost $60 per camper
Camp runs daily from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Cost of the camp covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance.

Grade 7-10 Resident Camp - July 9-11 ... Cost: $195 per camper ($170 for commuting, or non-resident, campers)
Camp begins with check-in at 2 p.m. on July 9 and ends with check-out at 4 p.m. on July 11. Resident campers must provide all bedding and toiletries. Cost covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance (and two night's lodging and six meals for resident campers; four meals for non-resident campers).

A camp concession stand, in which the camper can purchase soft drinks or snacks, will be provided for all camps.

Camp contests and awards include a daily free throw champion, weekly free throw champion, hot shot contests, lay-up contests, dribbling contests, 3-on-3 contests and a daily attitude award.

Camp Brochure in PDF Format

For more information, please contact coach Robert Corn at (417) 625-9330 or by email at corn-r@mssu.edu. You may also contact assistant coach Ronnie Ressel at (417) 625-9701 or by email at ressel-r@mssu.edu.

Who: Children in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8
When: Thursday, July 16 (Grades 3-5) & Friday, July 17 (Grades 6-8)
Where: Fred G. Hughes Stadium (MSSU Campus)
Cost: $30 ($20 Dollar Deposit) (Make checks payable to MSSU Football)
Mail to: Bart Tatum, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Cost Includes: Skill instruction by MSSU coaching staff and players, non-contact game play, use of great facilities, and a free T-shirt and lunch in the MSSU dining hall.

Campers will receive instruction on fundamentals of football, position specific drills, and sportsmanship, in addition to game play throughout the camp.

The camp is under the direction of  MSSU head football coach Bart Tatum and his staff of Daryl Daye, Matt Karleskint, Mike Mutz, John Tatum, Matt Plunkett, Raleigh Jackson, JR Tatum, Brandon Smith, DeVon Lockett and Jared Elliott.

Hours for the camp are as follows:
7-8 a.m. - Registration
8:45 a.m. - Stretch
9 a.m. - Fundamentals
10:15 a.m. - Position Specific Drill Work
11 a.m. - Camp Ball (Game Play)
12 p.m. - Lunch at MSSU Dining Hall
1 p.m. - Break Out Talk (Sportsmanship)
2 p.m. - Supervised Free Time
2:45 p.m. - Stretch
3 p.m. - Fundamentals
3:45 p.m. - Position Specific Drill Work
4:15 p.m. - Camp Ball (Game Play)
5 p.m. - Camp Ball Playoffs
6 p.m. - Camp Closing (Pick up)

Click here for a PDF registration form.

OFFENSIVE LINE CAMP INFORMATION

2009 Offensive Line Football Camp  

Who: Young men entering grades 8-12
When: Wednesday, June 24 - Friday, June 26; Monday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 15.
Where: Fred G. Hughes Stadium (MSSU Campus)
Cost: $50 - 1 Day Camp, $85 - 2 Day Camp, $100 - 3 Day Camp
 (Make checks payable to MSSU Football)
Mail to: Bart Tatum, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Cost Includes: Skill instruction by MSSU coaching staff and players, use of great facilities, and a free T-shirt.

The Missouri Southern State University 2009 Offensive Line One-Day Football Camp is an opportunity for young men entering grades 8-12 to receive fundamental skill instruction in the following techniques:

RUN BLOCKING

     Principles of Run Blocking: Stance, Steps,
     Footwork, Aiming Point, Punch, Finish, etc.

     Drill Work to Increase Foot and Hand Speed:
     Demeanor Run, Sled, Chutes, etc. 

     Recognition and Fit of Offensive Run Block
     and Scheme:  Power, Counter, Zone, etc.    

PASS BLOCKING

     Principles of Pass Blocking: Stance, Steps,
     Footwork, Set, Punch, Finish, etc.

Click here for a PDF registration form.

2009 MSSU FOOTBALL MINI CAMP - Saturday, July 25, 2009

The Missouri Southern State University 2009 Mini Camp is designed for sophomore, junior and senior high school players who want a chance to receive instruction/evaluation from the MSSU staff. The camp will be a half day instruction combined with an NFL combine style workout. This instruction is designed for young men entering their sophomore, junior and senior year of high school. Campers will receive individual instruction and a camp T shirt. Arrive dressed in workout gear!

Click here for a PDF registration form.

2009 MSSU FOOTBALL PASSING CAMP - June 5, 6, 7, 2009

The Missouri Southern State University 2009 Passing camp will consist of three, one-day camps where high school aged players will have the opportunity to further develop the skills necessary for proficiency in the passing game. Our camp, featuring MSSU full-time staff, as well as current quarterbacks and receivers, utilizes Fred G. Hughes Stadium (the Lions home facility) and implements the equipment and techniques practiced by the Lions daily. Quarterbacks will need to bring their own football and it will be marked with their initials during registration. Cost is $70 per day with a $50 deposit required.

Click here for a PDF registration form.

The goal of the academy is to teach the skills and to promote the appreciation of selected activities (fishing, bowling, golf, frisbee, tennis, swimming, etc.) that can be played for fun, health and fitness throughout life.

A fee of $75 per child will cover the four days of instruction, use of facilities and equipment, insurance, and a T-shirt.

For application forms and/or additional information, please call the Department of Kinesiology at Missouri Southern State University at (417) 625-9316.
For more information visit this link: http://www.mssu.edu/kin/sportsacademy.htm